LINK: https://bswhealth.webex.com/bswhealth/j.php?MTID=m78e302b2e0d522cbd128b87fa8636fa5

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:  (1) Evaluate the impact of animal-assisted therapy (AAT), specifically dog-assisted therapy, on motor functions and psychological status in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Vignolo et al., 2024) and (2) Examine survival and long-term outcomes of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) (Hitti et al., 2020).

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Erica Beaman, MD, MBA and Alison Ho, DO have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Taylor Anne Shafer at Taylor.Shafer@BSWHealth.org